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Whalsay, island, Nesting par., Shetland, 1¾ mile E. of the nearest point of the Mainland and 14 miles NE. of Lerwick, pop. 870; P.O.; measures 5½ miles from NE. to S W., and has a maximum breadth of 21/8 miles.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "island" (ADL Feature Type: "islands") |
Administrative units: | Nesting ScoP Shetland ScoCnty |
Place: | Whalsey |
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